The Port of Baybay City

The Port of Baybay City

For first time visitors in Baybay City, Leyte, you should not worry as the Port of Baybay City is very close to the city proper. The commercial establishments and restaurants can be reached even by walking. In 10 minutes, you are already in the city proper.

However, you can take the padyak in roaming around the city of Baybay.

Minivans are parked in the terminal just near the Port in Baybay City which ferries you to the other towns in Leyte.

Vans going South like Hindang, Hilongos, Bato, and Maasin can be found at the terminal. There are also vans headed up north to Ormoc City and going eastward to Tacloban City.

Getting there and around

By Boat

Roble Shipping is one of the popular shipping lines from the Province of Cebu going to the Province of Leyte. The boat docks at the Port in Baybay City. The boat trip from Pier 3, Cebu to Baybay City Port takes 5-6 hours. Fare starts at about Php 300.

Hindang town is about 15 minutes by van from Hilongos town.

Tricycle / Padyak

The most popular mode of transport while roaming around the city of Baybay is padyak or a three-wheeled bicycle. It takes you to the restaurants, shops, and commercial establishments in the area.

Van

Minivans are parked in the terminal just near the Port in Baybay City which ferries you to the other towns in Leyte.

Vans going South like Hindang, Hilongos, Bato, and Maasin can be found at the terminal. There are also vans headed up north to Ormoc City and going eastward to Tacloban City.

Accomodation

Guest houses and travel lodges are found in the city. One can scout upon arrival for a place to stay.

Dining in Baybay

Jollibee has already opened a branch in Baybay. There is also Mang Inasal food chain on the ground floor of Prince Supermarket.

Arriving Leyte Philippines

Arriving Leyte Philippines

It was dawn when we arrived the Port in Hilongos, Leyte. It is one of the several gateways to Leyte from the Province of Cebu. Some docking points are the Ports of  Ormoc City in the North, Baybay City in the mid-western part of the province, Hilongos and Bato in the South, and Maasin in the Southern-most part of Leyte.

We took one of the Roble Ships, the Joyful Stars. We left the Port of Cebu City at around 10 o'oclock in the evening and arrived at 3am at dawn. The trip was roughly five (5) hours.

The Roble ship was bigger than I thought. Accomodation was good. The canteen was huge and air-conditioned and you can watch tv there while enjoying your meal. You can choose from Economy, Tourist, De Luxe, and even Suite Rooms for your boat accomodation.

You can book tickets from the Pier in Cebu City or from the Roble Office. Ticket outlets in Cebu City can also be found for your advanced bookings.

The boat docked at Hilongos Port.

The passenger terminal at the Port in Hilongos, Leyte.

Getting there and around

By Boat

Roble Shipping is one of the popular shipping lines from the Province of Cebu going to the Province of Leyte. The boat docks at Hilongos Port. Hindang town is about 15 minutes by van from Hilongos town.

Van

Minivans are parked near the port in Hilongos. One can take the van going to Hindang. The trip takes about 15 minutes. Fare starts at Php 50.00